Monthly Archives: April 2015

Immunology

Dr. Hadjiev, one of New York’s leading allergy doctors, is a specialist in allergy and immunology. Immunology is the study of diseases that result from problems in the immune system. The immune system, which is made up of white blood cells that are formed in the bone marrow and travel in the blood stream and lymphatic system, is the body’s way of reacting to foreign and potentially dangerous substances in the blood and body tissues. When someone has an immune disorder, their immune system can be overactive or under-active.

The Immune Systemimmunology

A foreign substance in the body is called an antigen. The immune system sees an antigen and develops proteins called antibodies that are produced in white blood cells and released to fight off the foreign substance. Usually, this happens in response to bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, but sometimes the immune system develops antibodies to harmless substances, resulting in allergies. At other times, the body may even develop antibodies against its own tissues, which is what happens in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Finally, the immune system may stop working. One example is AIDS, which caused by suppression of certain cells in the immune system by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This results in an inability to fight off infection.

Dr. Hadjiev sees many patients who have allergies to substances which are usually harmless. These patients develop antibodies, and when they are exposed to the substance, their body reacts as though they are fighting off an illness caused by a virus of bacteria. The reactions can be mild or very severe.

Allergy Specialist

Allergists are specialists in diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies, asthma, and immune disorders. Some of these disorders include hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and sinusitis, skin problems like hives or eczema, adverse drug reactions, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract caused by food allergies or sensitivities, and diseases that are associated with autoimmune responses to body tissues, like arthritis. Allergists also treat people with immune deficiencies.

Immune deficiencies, like HIV, refer to diseases that cause part of the immune system to function improperly. Perhaps part of the immune system is missing, as occurs in some genetic diseases of immune deficiency.

Dr. Hadjiev, one of New York City’s leading allergy doctors, warns that patients with immune system deficiencies may have symptoms like frequent infections, or infections that are difficult to treat. Sometimes people with immune system deficiencies acquire unusual infections that other people rarely get. Children with poor growth patterns, recurrent ear infections, recurrent pneumonia or sinusitis, may have an immune deficiency disorder. Swollen lymph nodes and an enlarged spleen are sometimes signs of an immune deficiency.

If you have any of the signs mentioned above, you should consider a consultation with Dr. Hadjiev, a top New York allergy doctor who is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage disorders of immune deficiency. Call 212-319-5282 today for your initial consultation.

Peanut Allergy

Peanut Allergy

Peanut allergies are common, and although they may only cause mild reactions in some people with peanut allergies, in other they can result in serious and life-threatening problems. In fact, peanuts are one of the most frequently cited causes of severe allergic reactions.

Even a minor reaction to peanuts can be a warning of more to come. If you or your child has had any type of allergic reaction to peanuts, you should see one of the top allergy doctors in New York City, Dr. Hadjiev, to determine the safest way to manage this allergy to prevent a fatal reaction from an unexpected exposure to peanuts. Peanuts are found in so many places, and even the tiniest amounts can result in a serious reaction in people who have that problem.

Symptoms of an allergic response to peanuts can include skin reactions, like swelling, hives, or redness. You may also experience digestive problem in response to an allergy, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Sometimes, a peanut allergy can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, or throat tightening. Dizziness, lightheadedness, and loss of consciousness can occur.

Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction that can occur with any allergy, and can result in shock and respiratory arrest. If you have severe allergic reactions, you should consult Dr. Hadjiev, New York’s top allergy specialist, so that you can protect yourself from potentially fatal complications that can be associated with anaphylactic reactions from peanut allergies. You can easily be exposed to chemicals associated with peanuts that result in serious symptoms, even if you are not in direct contact with a peanut or a food that contains peanuts. People with severe allergic reactions to peanuts may become ill after they are exposed to food that have been in contact with peanuts during handling or processing. Finally, even inhaling a cooking spray with a peanut oil base, or accidentally inhaling peanut flour, can result in serious illness.

Unfortunately, because children have immature digestive systems, they may be at greater risk for a severe peanut allergy, although some children can outgrow an early allergy to peanut. People with other types of allergies are at risk of developing a peanut allergy, and if you have eczema, you may also have food allergies. Dr. Hadjiev, one of New York’s top allergy doctors, can help you determine what steps to take to keep yourself or your child safe.

Before your visit with Dr. Hadjiev, New York’s top allergy doctor, you should write down all of your symptoms, and bring all of your medications, vitamins, and supplements to your appointment. Dr. Hadjiev will work closely with you, performing a thorough examination and obtaining blood tests that may save your life. Treatment and management of this frightening condition are just a phone call away. If you think you or your child might have a peanut allergy, call us today at 212-319-5282 to schedule your appoint with New York’s top allergy doctor.

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